Page 19 - Cyber Security

Govt to audit banking tech infra, look at IT act review to tackle cyber crime

Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government is taking measures to tackle cyber crimes

Lack of strong laws makes ATMs vulnerable to cyber attacks

The country needs a dedicated digital payment law and a cybersecurity framework

Even Zuckerberg has been a victim of cybersecurity: How to avoid getting hacked

The hackers gained entry through a completely different app that I hadn't used in years, reports Tech in Asia

China adopts controversial cybersecurity law

The law trigger concerns among rights groups and foreign companies in the Communist nation

Insurers to hike premium for cyber security covers

Cyber insurance covers are largely taken by banks, IT & ITeS and e-commerce firms

Debit card data theft: Bankers agree to unite against cyber threats

A Europe-like cyber security defence alliance is the need of the hour, say banking technology experts

India to promote indigenous expertise in cyber security, to fund start-ups

India is building its first platform for homegrown cyber security companies to promote indigenous expertise in the field and help local firms get a larger share of the country's digital security technology budget.The government and industry have come together to prepare a road map to create a platform for digital and cyber security products and solution companies. This includes creating a special fund for cyber security start-ups to groom them to build local solutions to tackle internet security challenges.India's cyber security market size is about $4 billion (about Rs 26, 729.5 crore), which is expected to grow nine-fold to $35 billion by 2025, according to Data Security Council of India (DSCI).The move comes even as the country increases its focus on Digital India, a campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to use technology in government and offer government-to-citizen services.DSCI will collaborate with the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeITY) and

India eyes indigenous expertise in cyber security, to fund security start-ups

Country's expenditure on cyber security expected to grow about ninefold from over $4 billion to $35 billion by 2025

RBI steps up focus on cyber security & fraud prevention

This comes on the heels of reports suggesting that the ATM card details of several account-holders may have been compromised

RBI steps up focus on cyber security & fraud prevention

The apex bank has been increasingly focusing on tackling cyber crime at a time, when digital transactions have been on a rise

Held to ransom

As our offline and online worlds collide, cyber extortion is a real threat today

Govt to set up cyber security coordination centre: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad also said that training would be given to judges, police officers and others on the issue

Barack Obama urged to raise financial cyber-security at G20 Summit

Senators also pointed out benefits that can come up after such discussions with the international community

Government serious about curbing rising cyber crimes: Kiren Rijiju

He added that earlier recruitment in terrorist organisations was difficult but now technology has made this process easier

International legal framework needed for online security: Gulshan Rai

Creating awareness among the Internet users should be the prime focus to counter online threats, he said

Cyber security is a big challenge: Prasad

The minsiter said that the digital world does not encounter conventional wars.

Policy on unlocking cellphone data overdue, say experts

All encrypted information, including emails, messages and data stored on private business servers, can be accessed by the government

Government, private sector pushing cyber security mandate in India

Both the government and the Indian industry are reaching out to major cyber security companies in the US and Israel to boost internal systems